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New Year, new plan—what kind of writer do you want to be? What project is calling for your attention? And, um … where is it and what state is it in?

You love writing, and you have powerful stories to tell. But your files are in disarray, you’re unclear on whether FINAL-final-draft-6B.doc is the most recent manuscript (it’s been a few weeks since you sat down!) and which notebook has the notes you need. Worse still, you’re lost in the murky middle of your project—you’ve got the energy to write, but you’re unsure where to apply it. Or you want to make writing a workable side hustle—articles, teaching, beta reading—but need a plan to get started or ramp up, and a method to reliably do the work.

In this 90-minute webinar with Allison K Williams, get clear on your goals and learn how to merge linear planning with creative flexibility to organize your files and your projects. You’ll set (doable!) goals that matter and learn patterns to stay focused on your project despite the demands of work, family and home. You’ll get tips and tricks to stay motivated and confident when you’re not getting much feedback, and easy, free ways to connect with other writers.

We’ll cover:

• How to assess your work-in-progress and decide where to start
• Keeping your physical and digital files in order with a system that works for you
• Working around kids, disability and caretaking (and how to get the people you live with to support & protect your writing minutes!)
• Strategies for starting strong in every writing session and controlling distraction
• How to create painless, consistent accountability to yourself—or find a reliable writing buddy
• The simple technique to help yourself feel “good enough” to keep writing
• Realistic planning to tackle your novel, memoir or essays as a series of accomplishments and feel-good moments

Supplementary materials: After the webinar, you’ll receive worksheets to plan your time, rank your priorities, and determine which project will be your focus this year.

Who should take this class

• Fiction, nonfiction and memoir writers who want to finish a book this year
• Writers trying to sustain or improve their writing side hustle
• Creatives having a hard time choosing between multiple unfinished projects
• Writers with child/family/caregiver obligations who just can’t see where the time will come from
• Writers with disabilities or neurodivergence that hinder writing time, focus or stamina
• Writers who want to form and define their writing life through conscious practice
• Creative writing students and MFA graduates having a hard time writing without external deadlines
• Writers who alternate between prolific writing binges and “hitting a wall” or getting creatively blocked

This class isn’t suited for

• People who have their lives, their time and their schedule 100% together and everything is fine! (Please, tell us how!)

How do I attend the live class?

This class uses Zoom webinar technology (see system requirements). You will join through your Internet-connected computer or mobile device. When you register, you will receive information via email on how to join the class. If you don’t receive it within 1 hour of registering, please contact us.

• When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
• Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m. Eastern / 10:00 a.m. Pacific
• Fee: $25

The webinar is broadcasted via the internet with live audio delivered through your computer or mobile device speakers. The visual presentation is displayed directly from the presenter’s computer to your computer screen. The Q&A is managed through a chat-style submission system with questions read and answered by the presenter for the entire class to hear.

Closed captions are provided during the live class. We use Zoom’s automated closed caption service, which is about 80%+ accurate. We also use AI to generate an unedited transcript, provided with the recording.

All students receive the following

• Access to the live class. After roughly 75 minutes, the instructor will take questions during class using in-class chat/text. The class will end after roughly 90 minutes.
• A recording of the class—audio and video. This is especially helpful if you have a conflict with the class time or something comes up and you can’t make the session. Each registration comes with access to the archived version of the program and the materials for 30 days. You do not have to attend the live event to access the recordings.
• Presentation slides. All participants receive a copy of the slide presentation in PDF form.
• Rough transcript. We use Otter to create an automated transcript of the entire webinar, which we’ll share with you in addition to the audio and video recording.
• Supplementary materials: Worksheets to plan your time, rank your priorities, and determine which project will be your focus this year.

Event Attendance & Anti-Harassment Policy

We strive to provide an environment where all present—whether attendee, presenter, or staff—can feel supported. In order to ensure a welcoming event, here is what we expect from all who participate.

• That the presenter and the presenter’s work be treated with respect by attendees and that all attendees treat each other with respect and a generosity of spirit.
• That attendees will refrain from harassment of any sort including (but not limited to) comments or questions of a racist, homophobic, sexist/sexual, or threatening nature. This includes actions that disrupt or interfere with anyone’s ability to participate. Offenders will be disconnected from the live event.